I love my country; our cuisine is just awesome, and our dialect is priceless. In this post, I want to share the saying of the old sages: "Better belly bust than good food waste," which means it's better to overeat than to waste food. Then again, we had, meh belly full but, ah hungry; a hungry man is ah angry man!" Ok, you get it, and you may have a few sayings that you know, so let's get to this eye-popping roti challenge.
"The Monster Roti Challenge" promotes food value or, in this case, total value for money spent. However, it is widely recognized that excessive consumption can lead to unhealthy habits, and some individuals may even mock the idea that Trinidadians are so carefree about food. Trinis don't joke about roti and doubles, but this one is a showstopper!
I have some friends who can put away a plate with ease, but this 'bell buss challenge" is not like preparing for a marathon. This roti is a scary behemoth, and I dare anyone to say, "I was born for this." You will utterly fail!
Dons2 Roti Shop isn’t just serving food; they’re running gastronomic gladiator games. This isn’t a roti—it’s an edible battlefield, a doughy coliseum where only the bold survive. The menu is packed with two meats, beef and chicken, pumpkin, bodi, potato, and mango in delicious Trini curry. The challenge for a free meal is to consume that 'hulk roti' in 15 minutes. If you succeed, you will be inducted into the roti-eating hall of fame and will not be required to pay the TT$100.00. Are you up to the challenge?
Let’s break it down:
- Price: TT$100.00, which converts to US$14.65 (free if you can eat that roti in 15 minutes).
- You win if you inhale this behemoth like a vacuum cleaner at a doubles stand.
- You lose if you tap out halfway and reconsider every life decision that led you here.
- Is your digestive system at risk? It may never forgive you, but that’s a problem for Future You.
- The stakes? Glory. Honor. We will provide a complimentary meal. We might also require you to rest for an unspecified duration.
Thinking, 'Better belly buss than good food waste,' or this could become a life-changing moment when you end up looking like a macajual! Therefore, the question isn't, "Is it possible?" — The question is, “Who among us will rise to the challenge?”
Drop your bets, grab the Pepto-Bismol, and let’s see if anyone can conquer the MONSTER ROTI. Drop a comment if you have eaten at Dons2 or if you know of someone who conquered the eating challenge. We have nothing more to add, except to ask: will you take on the challenge or wisely sit this one out?
Full Video below but link for edited video here: Monster Roti Challenge
Let us spread awareness of the Caribbean diaspora's culture.
Our goal is to promote Caribbean culture, musicians, and music producers. We are able to honor and promote the rich sounds and tales of the Caribbean thanks to your support. Together, we can ensure that this rich cultural legacy continues to reach a wider audience and foster creativity and connections. While you should always buy music for sale, you should avoid sharing promotional music because it denies songwriters, producers, and artists important revenue. Please be aware that all of our posts are available online via social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud. We recommend exploring your favorite content on FeedSpot/RSS Feed, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter/X, including email subscriptions. Thank you in advance.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Destination: Dons2 Roti Shop
Origin: Barataria, Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca 🎶
Sokah2Soca—Where the Rhythm Lives and CalypSoca Thrives!
🎧 Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but on a daily basis.
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-SA/4.0/.
♫ Please click the music player button below to listen now (small triangle in the music player/TV frame).